Many of the classes have been learning about Chinese New Year.  With roots tracing back some 3,500 years to ancient China, it signifies the end of winter and the arrival of a new year. The festival holds deep importance in Chinese culture and is observed with various traditions and festivities.

This year is the Year of the Snake.

Snakes in Chinese mythology aren't manifestations of wickedness or evil as in Western cultures.  People born in the year of the snake are seen as charismatic, intelligent and artistic, they are also often considered clever and mysterious!

The children who visited our friends at Brendoncare made Chinese Lanterns in traditional red paper to bring good luck for the coming year.

Our youngest children have also been celebrating.  They learnt how to write numbers in Chinese, held their own dragon parade, practised picking up with chopsticks and made dragon puppets!  Well done Bumblebees, your puppets look fantastic!